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Aspen Heights shooting suspect in custody

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SHYLEIGH GRAY, News reporter
September 23, 2025
OLIVER MCKENNA | THE DAILY EVERGREEN
The Evergreen works to provide the best information about recent crime and court updates in the Pullman area.

The suspect involved in a shooting near Aspen Heights Sunday is now in custody, according to the police.

Jakori Buchanan, a 20-year-old University of Washington student, is being taken to King County Jail.

The victim of the shooting, WSU football player Sone Falealo, was shot in the abdomen Sunday at the Aspen Heights apartments. 

According to authorities, Falealo has been treated and will make a full recovery.

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SHYLEIGH GRAY
SHYLEIGH GRAY, News reporter
Shyleigh Gray is a freshman majoring in psychology and minoring in philosophy. She comes from the Coulee Dam area and has enjoyed all forms of writing, reading and media analysis since she was young. She currently serves as a news reporter at the Daily Evergreen, focusing on Greek life and any protests that may happen.